Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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